Celebrate National Agriculture Day With These Valuable Montgomery County Businesses

March 19 is National Ag Day, which is organized by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA). Since 1973, this day (and the month of March as a whole) has been used to honor the people who produce food and fiber products in the United States. Agriculture plays an essential role in the Montgomery County economy. The crops produced by local farmers – and the vendors who support them – help feed the nation while creating jobs for local residents.  Montgomery County Action Council (MCAC) loves our agriculture members and wants them to thrive.

To celebrate National Ag Day, MCAC is spotlighting a few local businesses that move agriculture forward in our area. Here are five local vendors who support our farmers. 

Bartlett Grain in Cherryvale

One of the leading soybean processors in the United States is located in Montgomery County. Bartlett, A Savage Company, will be able to process 45 million bushels of soybeans annually and will bring 50 permanent jobs to the region once it is fully operational. The company expects to start processing soybeans produced by local farmers in early 2024.

Soybeans are an essential part of American agriculture. They are used in a variety of recipes, are turned into vegetable oil, can be used as animal feed, and provide a renewable alternative to transportation fuel.

Bartlett Grain expects to partner with several agriculture businesses in Montgomery County and surrounding areas.   

Coffeyville Resources Nitrogen Fertilizers, LLC

Coffeyville Resources Nitrogen Fertilizers, LLC is a subsidiary of CVR Partners and is a unique fertilizer processing plant in the area. It is the only facility in the United States that uses a petroleum coke gasification system to produce nitrogen fertilizer.

This plant sits on 35 acres in Coffeyville and has a 1,300-ton-per-day ammonia unit along with a 3,000-ton-per-day urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) unit. 

John Deere Coffeyville Works, Inc.

John Deere is one of the leading names in farm equipment and other industrial machines. It’s always Deere Season at John Deere Coffeyville Works, Inc. This manufacturing facility produces several essential parts for farmers and other landowners across the United States. Not only is it a valuable employer in Montgomery County, but its products help American growers produce food for the nation. 

Prairie Land Partners, Independence

Stop by Prairie Land Partners in Independence if you are looking for the largest John Deere dealership in central Kansas. This company operates under the mission of “Delivering the Right Solution” to any customer it works with.

Prairie Land Partners has 15 locations across Kansas but works as one team. They can help you find the John Deere equipment you need.  

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc., Coffeyville

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. (TKI) serves the agriculture and mining markets. It develops innovative solutions to help farmers and agriculture companies produce better crops with less waste. This is a chemistry-focused company that is dedicated to research and development.

TKI has more than 520 employees across 23 states and is proud to have a base of operations in Coffeyville. 

Join MCAC and Help Us Promote Your Business

Our team at MCAC is always looking to support local businesses and drive more customers to buy from them. We strive to grow Montgomery County because a thriving local economy will benefit all companies across all industries. If you are ready to grow your business and support your community, it’s time to join MCAC. Become a member today and see what MCAC can do for you.

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